We can help you learn new skills and make new friends. Pursue your passion; discover who you are. We have all sorts of opportunities delivered by our clubs and societies. All our activities are led by students meaning they are designed with students in mind. Being involved with our activities makes you a more employable person; we’re proud of that. With us, you can learn more and do more.
Amy Obi
VP Activity
Pronouns: She/Her
Along with my Activity Zone team, I am responsible for helping co-ordinate and develop Surrey’s sports teams and societies. I lead on encouraging students to get involved in something extra-curricular of their studies, for their personal growth and individual development as well as helping to breakdown the barriers to activity. This can be through joining a club, society, attending our Give it a Go trips or participating in our social sport opportunities.
I came to Surrey in 2018 and immediately found myself in the role of Course Rep and on the Surrey Dance Squad Adv Hip-Hop team. Since then, I have been an Activity Zone Part-Time Officer, a member of ACS, Nigerian Society, and Enactus. I’ve also been the Wellbeing Champion for Women’s Rugby & #WOKESURREY and the #WOKESURREY VP.
I find joy in powerlifting, roller-skating, and playing the saxophone, not only is this great for my physical health but also creative expression.
I find joy in powerlifting, roller-skating, and playing the saxophone, not only is this great for my physical health but also creative expression.
Manifesto
3 Priorities for the Year
- Equality, Diversity and Inclusion.
- Personal Development.
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Active Participation.
My Favourite Surrey Students Union Event
Varsity – I love the idea of everyone supporting each other for a fun day of competitive sport! Let’s bring it home again Surrey!
If you could give advice to a new student what would it be?
Step outside of your comfort zone, that is where real growth happens.
Your Part Time Officers
Alexandre Symeonidis-Herzig
Societies Chair – Activity Zone
Societies Chair represents and promotes the interests of Union Society members and chairs the monthly Society Standings.
PhD Candidate at CVSSP working on Sign Language Translation with focus on Non-Manual Features. Complete my undergraduate at Surrey in Electronic Engineering in 2023.
Manifesto
3 Priorities for the Year
- Improving training and opportunities for signatories
- Simplifying room bookings and other admin tasks
- Helping new societies get off the ground
My Favourite Surrey Students Union Event
Fresher Fair every year is a great showcase of the clubs and societies.
If you had advice to a new student what would it be?
Join clubs and societies, they are a huge part of student life.
Hritika Shah
Part Time Officer – Activity Zone
Shadrach Brando
Part Time Officer – Activity Zone
Pronouns: He/Him
Activity Zone Officer and Course Rep
A guy a you can rely on.
Manifesto
3 Priorities for the Year
- Increasing the breadth of, and participation in, student volunteering and outreach projects and activities.
- Reducing the number of community complaints received by the Union and University relating to students.
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Ensure the Union’s communication plan and other mechanisms to promote the positive benefit of students in the community.
My Favourite Surrey Students Union Event
The event where all the course reps and union officer’s met at falafel because that’s was great way to meet my fellow members and network with them, to understand various backgrounds.
If you had advice to a new student what would it be?
Make sure to check all the resources that are available to you by the university and start networking.
Sophie Lodge
Part Time Officer – Activity Zone
Pronouns: She/Her
My role is to support the VP Activity in looking after the clubs and societies, as well as organising relevant events and activities.
I’m going into my final year of uni as a criminology student and love to do archery in my free time!
Manifesto
3 Priorities for the Year
- Improving connections between signatories.
- Increasing promotion for less known clubs and societies.
- Expanding access to the Activity Fund.
My Favourite Surrey Students Union Event
GradSport! It’s so great to be able to see old friends and bring together such a range of people who all love the same thing.
If you had advice to a new student what would it be?
Everyone is new so you’re all in the same boat so try out as many things as possible!
Joshua Powell
Team Surrey Chair – Activity Zone
Pronouns: He/Him
Team Surrey Chair is responsible for running the monthly sports standings to ensure all Clubs are kept up to date with info from the union, Team Surrey and other places. Also being another student voice to assist the VP activity and activity zone.
I’m Josh, 3rd year Sport Scientist, 4th year at Surrey, I’m passionate about all things sport having competed and participated in several different sports across my life.
Manifesto
3 Priorities for the Year
- Increasing participation.
- Encouraging collaborations.
- Helping make sport more accessible.
My Favourite Surrey Students Union Event
Light the Night, as it was really touching hearing everyone’s stories and being involved in the walk.
If you had advice to a new student what would it be?
Enjoy your time, as before you’ll know it you’ll be in your final year!
Activity Zone Highlights
What’s On
News
Students’ Union Priorities – Cost of Living
28 November 2023
Each year, we set our key priorities as an elected officer team and submit these to the University’s Executive Board….
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Influence the Union’s Strategy
21 November 2023
Our strategy is a key part of how we plan, prioritise, and deliver the work that you expect from your…
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Union Forum : Student Experience, Cost of Living and Accommodation
21 November 2023
Join Union Chair, Amel, for Union Forum, on 28 November 18:00-19:30 on Teams. Union Forum is a meeting of all…
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